Psych Scoop, 3/18/25

Psychology Advising Announcements

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Summer PSY Courses Available 

Registration for Summer 2025 is still open! Some courses might be subject to change, we recommend checking Schedule Builder for Summer term PSY courses. All psychology courses in the summer will be offered online. Any updates on course availability will be communicated through future Psych Scoop postings. Available courses are as follows:

Foundation Classes

• PSY 1001
• PSY 3801 - prereq: PSY 1001
• PSY 3001W - prereq: PSY 3801

Area A:

• PSY 3031: Intro to Sensation and Perception
• PSY 3051: Intro to Cognitive Psychology

Area B:

• PSY 3206: Health Psychology
• PSY 3604: Psychopathology
• CPSY 3301: Introduction to Developmental Psychology (this course can also count toward psychology elective requirements)

Area C:

• PSY 3511: Counseling Psychology
• PSY 4521: Psych of Stress and Trauma - prereq: 3001W

Psychology Capstone:

• PSY 3901W - seats reserved for BS students
• PSY 3902W

*Note: If the capstone course is closed, please email [email protected] to join the waitlist.

**Note: Capstone prereqs strictly enforced: PSY 1001, 3801, 3001W, AND Distribution Areas A, B, and C completed before Summer 2025.

Psych Game Night

• Date:  Thursday, March 20, 2025
• Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: Elliott Hall, Room S225

Join Psychology Undergraduate Advising for the return of the "Psych Game Night" event! Students can attend and mingle while playing some fun games. Some sweet treats and refreshments will also be available. If you have any questions, feel free to email [email protected]. RSVP through the Google Form. 

Building the Future: Areas of Excellence Within UMN Psychology Colloquium Series 

• Date:  Monday, March 24, 2025
• Time: 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: Elliott Hall, Room N219 or Zoom 

Part of the Building the Future: Areas of Excellence Within UMN Psychology Colloquium Series. Matt McGue, PhD - "The Families That Shaped Us? Reflections On The Role Of Families In Psychological Development". Matt McGue is a Regents Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Minnesota and a Guest Professor in the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Biodemography at the University of Southern Denmark. RSVP for this event is required. 

Institute of Child Development Undergrad Research Fair

• Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
• Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
• Cost: Free
• Location: Campbell Hall, Main Floor

Stop by anytime during the ICD Undergrad Research Fair to learn more about research opportunities in developmental psychology! Hear from advisors, faculty, and graduate students. Chat about research, courses, majors, and minors. And enjoy a slice of pizza! Join an ICD research lab as a volunteer or for CPSY 4994 credit. Check out the research info on our Current Students site for more. Students are encouraged to RSVP!

Save the Date(s): Research in Psychology Week

• Dates: March 24, 2025 - March 28, 2025
• Cost: Free

Join Psychology Advising for a week of events centered around research and engagement. Throughout Research in Psychology Week, we will be hosting virtual and in-person sessions related to getting involved and learning more about research in the Department of Psychology. Be sure to check out specific events during research week in next week's issue of the Psych Scoop. Take a look at Research in Psychology Week details on the Google Site!

Getting Started with Psychology Research: Info Session

• Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | 11:30 am - 12:45 pm CT | N219 Elliott Hall
• Friday, March 28, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm CT | Zoom

In collaboration with Research in Psychology Week (details to be shared in the Psych Scoop at a later date), the Psychology Undergraduate Advising Office is hosting a virtual and in-person Research in Psychology Info Session! By attending this event, students will learn about psychology research opportunities in the department and discover how research can fit into a Psychology Major! Our goal is for students to leave the session with 2-3 prospective research labs to apply to! RSVP for the virtual or in-person session here.

Destress with PAWS 

• Date:  Wednesday, April 2, 2025
• Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm (PAWS will be attending from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm)
• Cost: Free
• Location: Elliott Hall, Room N219 (Second floor of Elliott)

The Psychology Undergraduate Advising Office is partnering with Graduate Studies and PAWS!  Chat with psychology peers, graduate students, and advisors while hanging out with registered therapy animals! Join us on the second floor of Elliott in Room N219, pet some animals, grab some pizza, and create some art with us! If you are allergic to dogs, please take caution and enjoy at your leisure. Questions and accommodations can be directed to [email protected]. Students are required to RSVP through the Google Form. 

2025 Minnesota Undergraduate Psychology Conference (MUPC)

• Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
• Time: 9:00 am - 3:45 pm
• Location: Coffman Memorial Union
• Hosts: Department of Psychology and Institute for Child Development

The University of Minnesota is hosting this year's Minnesota Undergraduate Psychology Conference! Students who are interested in submitting their research proposals to present as a poster or talk should save the date for MUPC! Registration for Undergraduate Students and Faculty is now open! For questions, please contact [email protected]. 

Psychology Student Group Announcements

Psi Chi/Psychology Club: Game Night

• Date:  Tuesday, March 18, 2025
• Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: Elliott Hall, Room N647

Join us on Tuesday, March 18th, for a fun and mysterious game night. We will be playing the popular game of Mafia but with a psychological twist. We hope to see you all there! If you have any questions, feel free to email [email protected]. RSVP through the Google Form. 

Events

Counseling Psychology Club: Graduate Student Panel

• Date:  Tuesday, March 18, 2025
• Time: 5:30 pm CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: Elliott Hall, Room N219

Curious about pursuing a graduate education in Counseling Psychology? Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring graduate students currently pursuing a PhD here at the University of Minnesota! Whether you're considering a PhD or just exploring your options, this is the perfect opportunity to get your questions answered. If you are interested in joining us, please fill out the RSVP form. Contact the club with any questions at [email protected]. We hope to see you there!

Latinos for Psychology: Graduate School and Career Panel

• Date:  Thursday, March 20, 2025
• Time: 5:00 pm CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: Elliott Hall, Room N119

Latinos for Psychology is currently planning a graduate and career panel in March! If you have an interest in hiring new URAs, sharing your program, or wish to speak about your experience as a person involved in psychology (including grad students, lab managers, or early career psychologists!) then please email [email protected]. While we warmly welcome all interested labs to reach out, priority will be given to Latino and Hispanic-led labs and psychologists.

Ramadan Around the World

• Date:  Friday, March 21, 2025
• Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: Health Sciences Education Center Room 3-110 526 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455

This event will explore Ramadan traditions from different cultures, featuring guest speakers Mohamed Ali and Mohammed Hussein, a reflection session, and engaging activities like clay pot painting. Attendees will enjoy a halal dinner from Wally’s, served at sunset to mark the breaking of their fast. To ensure a welcoming and enriching experience, we encourage students to RSVP for an attendance estimate. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate Ramadan together!

First-Episode Psychosis Education Event

• Date:  Thursday, March 25, 2025
• Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CT (Doors open at 5:45 PM)
• Cost: Free
• Location: The Whole in Coffman Memorial Union

Join the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) on Campus to learn about first-episode psychosis and how to recognize, understand, and respond effectively. This event will feature experts from M Health's NAVIGATE Program and community members with lived experience, offering valuable insights into recognizing, understanding, and responding to first-episode psychosis. The event is free and includes a Qdoba meal for attendees! RSVP through the Google Form. 

Health Professional School Expo

• Date:  Wednesday, March 26, 2025
• Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: Coffman Memorial Union, Great Hall

Planning to apply to a health professional program? Want to network with admission reps from medical school and other health professional programs from around the country? Don’t miss this year’s in-person Health Professional School Expo on March 26th, hosted by the Pre-Health Student Resource Center and the Interprofessional Pre-Health Students Group! Student registration is open now! 

Networking Night at the Bell Museum

• Date:  Wednesday, April 9, 2025
• Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: Bell Museum, 2088 Larpenteur Ave W St. Paul, MN

Hear from St. Paul City Ward 7 Councilmember and UMN TRIO Alumna, Cheniqua Johnson, on how networking has shaped her career journey. Gain networking skills to help you land that perfect job or internship and enjoy exploring the spaces in the Bell Museum! Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. Students must RSVP by March 24th. Questions may be directed to Tina Zillhart at [email protected].

Research

To register for PSY 4993 or 5993 credit, view the registration requirements on the Psychology Undergraduate Advising Website.

*Credit or Volunteer* Counseling Psychology Undergraduate Research Opportunity

The Black Womanhood and Wellbeing study run by Vanessa Anyanso, a graduate student in the Familee Lab, is currently seeking undergraduate research assistants for Summer 2025. We are starting a research project examining cultural factors that affect the mental health of Black women. Responsibilities will include regular Zoom meetings, qualitative data coding and analysis, data collection, and assisting with data cleaning. An ideal candidate can work independently, is engaged, curious, and detail-oriented, and is willing to develop new skills. Candidates who have previous experience with qualitative coding are encouraged to apply. If interested, please complete this application. Please direct any questions to  Vanessa Anyanso at [email protected].

*Volunteer* Undergraduate Volunteer Research Assistant in Alcohol-Anxiety Laboratory

The laboratory of Dr. Matt Kushner is looking for an undergraduate volunteer to assist in an ongoing NIH-supported study in the Department of Psychiatry. The purpose of the study is to test a computer-delivered therapy for alcohol use disorder and anxiety in patients undergoing addiction care at Fairview-Riverside. Primary responsibilities include data entry, conducting patient-participant appointments, and assisting in other study-related tasks as needed. Training and supervision for these tasks will be provided. The ideal candidate would be a junior or senior in psychology (or related) major, be willing to establish a set 10 hours per week work schedule (preferably in the afternoons), and be able to commit to working in the lab for one year. If you are interested, please email a copy of your resume and unofficial transcript to Lilly Hartnett at [email protected].

Learning Abroad 

For additional information about learning abroad opportunities, refer to the Learning Abroad Center’s website.

You CAN Afford to Study Abroad Virtual Info Session

• Date:  Wednesday, March 19, 2025
• Time: 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: Virtual  

Do you want to study abroad but aren’t sure how to afford it? Attend our information session to learn about a variety of scholarships and strategies for applying, financial aid options, and cost considerations that will help you choose a program that fits your budget. RSVP for the event online.

Resources 

Immigration Attorney Presentation: Immigrant & Non-Immigrant Visa Options

• Date:  Thursday, March 27, 2025
• Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: Coffman Memorial Union, Great Hall

Students are invited to join a presentation discussing the various types of employment-based visas (including H-1B) and paths to permanent residency (“green card”). The presentation will be done by a local, experienced immigration attorney, Jesse Goldfarb at the firm Nilan Johnson Lewis. This event will be held via Zoom and will include a live Question and Answer opportunity with Jesse who will be present to address your questions. All UMN International students of all academic levels interested in longer-term careers in the US are encouraged to attend. Faculty and staff who support international students' career development are also welcome to attend! This event will also be recorded and shared on the ISSS website at a later date. Students should RSVP to attend. Please email Chirayu at [email protected] with any questions about this session.

Nutritious U Food Pantry

• Date:  Tuesday, March 25th and Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
• Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: Coffman Memorial Union, 1st Floor, Room 103A (Right behind the Goldy Gopher statue and across from the Theater) 

Boynton Health’s Nutritious U Food Pantry provides free groceries to any University of Minnesota student. Students can visit the pantry one time per event during open hours (1-2 total visits per month). Please bring your U Card.

Job, Internship, & Engagement Opportunities

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CAPE Major Exploration Peer Coach

The Center for Academic Planning and Exploration (CAPE) is hiring a Major Exploration Peer Coach for 2025-2026. Priority Deadline is March 31st. This position is an excellent fit for students with a personal and/or professional interest in counseling, teaching, advising, mentoring, and coaching. Our Peer Coaches staff the CAPE drop-in hours and help students get started on the major exploration process and connect to other resources. Peer Coaches also serve as Teaching Assistants for OUE 2001: Academic Planning & Exploration. This position will begin in late August 2025 and is approximately 8-10 hours a week between 9:30 and 4:00 pm, M-F. To learn more information about this position and apply, please visit the University of Minnesota Employment System and search for Job ID #367114. Questions about the position? Email Amanda Niskode-Dossett at [email protected]. 

Carlson Behavioral Lab invites you to participate in Paid Research Studies!

The Carlson School of Management Behavioral Research Lab is recruiting all students, alumni, staff, and faculty interested in participating in PAID research studies in marketing, economics, workplace interaction, cognition, personality, and much more! Participation is open to anyone over 18 years of age. To get started, join our mailing list (by joining, you are only agreeing to receive emails, not committing to any studies). For more information about the Carlson Paid Participant Pool, visit our website or contact us at [email protected].